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interpretation

The word “interpretation” has 5 syllables: in-ter-pre-ta-tion

It's pronounced as /ɪnˌtɜr.prəˈteɪ.ʃən/

What is synonym and antonym for interpretation?

In the thesaurus, “interpretation” has 46 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for interpretation along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for interpretation

Meanings of interpretation

  • noun
    1. An act of interpreting or explaining what is obscure; a translation; a version; a construction.
    2. A sense given by an interpreter; an exposition or explanation given; meaning .
    3. The discipline or study of translating one spoken or signed language into another (as opposed to translation, which concerns itself with written language).
    4. The power of explaining.
    5. An artist's way of expressing his thought or embodying his conception of nature.
    6. An act or process of applying general principles or formulae to the explanation of the results obtained in special cases.
    7. An approximation that allows aspects of a mathematical theory to be discussed in ordinary language.
    8. (model theory) An assignment of a truth value to each propositional symbol of a propositional calculus.
    9. The practice and discipline of explaining natural and cultural heritage to visitors at museums, historic sites, zoos, aquaria, science centres, art galleries, etc. Also called heritage interpretation, mediation, guiding, etc.

Example Sentences

  • The teacher offered her interpretation of the poem during class.
  • His interpretation of the law was different from the court’s view.
  • Different cultures may have a unique interpretation of the same symbol.
  • The director’s interpretation of the play was modern and innovative.
  • Scholars debated the interpretation of the ancient manuscript for hours.

On this page you'll find 46 synonyms or another words to interpretation, such as: account, adaptation, analysis, annotation, caution, caveat, clarification.

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